Transportation Analyst

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Compiles data from various AmerisourceBergen (AB) Client Relationship or Transportation Management systems which include but not limited to: SAP, TMS, and other systems or data sources as needed or added.

2. Responsible for analyzing data to determine suppliers that should convert to the inbound program.

3. Evaluates business processes and designs, develops, and provides data that assists in the implementation of improvements that reduce cost, improve effectiveness, and improves the quality or magnitude of the end result.

4. Develop inbound transportation related databases as required for specific business needs.

5. Develop and analyze daily/weekly/monthly inbound transportation KPIs (key performance indicators).

6. FTL and LTL (Full/Less Than Truckload) planning, forecasting, freight and lane characteristics to effectively select optimal carrier and mode of shipments.

7. Manages inbound transportation amendments for supplier contracts.

8. Creates and manages multiple supplier playbooks, multiple conversion playbooks and associated project plans coordinating activities between Corporate Transportation, DC (distribution center) management, Carrier(s), and suppliers, and Strategic Global Sourcing.

9. Monitor transportation vendor compliance with global contracts.

10. Develops new solutions to various challenges AB faces as it relates to the receiving of product from suppliers to meet business objectives.

11. Trains others in the solutions designed to manage the processes necessary to support the delivery of product/goods to AB distribution centers.

12. Works with carriers and Transportation Managers as needed to improve various aspects of performance.

13. Performs small package rate and service analyses on a weekly basis.

14. Performs LTL rate and service analysis on a weekly basis.

15. Performs financial analysis to determine the profitability of the program.

16. Analyzed and performed freight & lane characteristics to effectively select the optimal carrier and mode for a shipment

17. Provide analysis and data for supplier and carrier divisional quarterly business reviews.

18. Interacts with carriers and Transportation Managers to improve service reporting ability.

19. Manage and update vendor conversion status tracker. Responsible for ensuring freight allowance is applied correctly and chargebacks are received accordingly

20. Identify opportunities for consolidation of shipments across all transportation modes.

21. Ability to prepare swim lane and process flow documents and communicate effectively to various business groups.

22. Responsible for providing KPI metrics for each Region/ DC by carrier/supplier on a scheduled basis leveraging AB systems and carrier data sources

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Requires broad training in fields such as business administration, accountancy, sales, marketing, computer sciences or similar vocations generally obtained through completion of a four year bachelor's degree program or equivalent combination of experience and education. Normally requires minimum of five (5) years directly related and progressively responsible experience. Exposure to courier industry and/or pool distribution environments helpful, small package, LTL, and TL experience a plus. Ability to effectively present information to all organizational levels; hourly associates, supervisors, upper management, and external groups related to the industry. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.

MINIMUM SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

2. Knowledge of AB policies, programs & services and products

3. Strong interpersonal skills

4. Strong Excel skills

5. Excellent negotiating skills

6. Strong analytical skills

7. Strong mathematical skills

8. Strong organizational skills; attention to detail

9. Strong presentation skills

10. Ability to implement processes resulting in satisfactory audit practices

11. Strong computer skills in order to operate effectively with company systems and programs; knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook

12. Knowledge of automated freight pay and audit processes

13. Good analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills to evaluate business problems and apply knowledge to identify appropriate solutions

We provide compensation, benefits, and resources that enable a highly inclusive culture and support our team members' ability to live with purpose every day. In addition to traditional offerings like medical, dental, and vision care, we also provide a comprehensive suite of benefits that focus on the physical, emotional, financial, and social aspects of wellness. This encompasses support for working families, which may include backup dependent care, adoption assistance, infertility coverage, family building support, behavioral health solutions, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave.

To encourage your personal growth, we also offer a variety of training programs, professional development resources, and opportunities to participate in mentorship programs, employee resource groups, volunteer activities, and much more.

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Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company's continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

Cencora is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the employment process which are consistent with legal requirements. If you wish to request an accommodation while seeking employment, please call 888.692.2272 or email hrsc@amerisourcebergen.com. We will make accommodation determinations on a request-by-request basis. Messages and emails regarding anything other than accommodations requests will not be returned